Which one or more of the following statements is true in general?
A)Alpha particles are less able to penetrate matter than beta particles.
B)Alpha particles are better able to penetrate matter than beta particles.
C)Alpha particles are less able to penetrate matter than gamma rays.
D)Alpha particles are better able to penetrate matter than gamma rays.
E)Both A and C

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Alpha particles have a larger mass and charge than beta particles, which makes them less able to penetrate matter. Gamma rays, on the other hand, have no mass and a high energy level, which makes them able to penetrate matter more easily than both alpha and beta particles. Therefore, statement A and D are false, while B and C are true. Thus, the correct answer is E, which includes both A and C.

Which One or More of the Following Statements Is True